Slovenians in the Champions League: Šeško scores two goals, Juve still win by one and Oblak has a nightmare on his return to Lisbon
Photo: RB Leipzig
On Wednesday, there was once again a lively and interesting atmosphere in the Champions League, with Slovenian footballers once again taking to the biggest club stage. Without a doubt, the standout performer was Benjamin Šeško, who confirmed his excellent scoring form against Juventus, having already scored 10 goals this season on both the club and international scene!
RB Leipzig took the lead against the Turin team after half an hour of play, initiating the goal action from their own area. Following a brilliant solo run down the left, Lois Openda provided an assist, and Benjamin Šeško expertly controlled the ball before hammering it under the crossbar past his suitor.
It is worth noting that Juventus had a stroke of bad luck during the match in Germany. In the fifth minute, Bremer was injured, and five minutes later, Nicolas Gonzalez also had to leave the game. In the 59th minute, goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio was sent off after handling the ball outside the penalty area, and following the free kick awarded after his expulsion, the home team was awarded a penalty after a VAR review for handball. Benjamin Šeško calmly converted the penalty, sending the ball behind backup goalkeeper Mattie Perin.
Juventus Turns it Around with One Less Player
A match secured? Not at all! Although the Germans led 2:1 and had one more player, Juventus scored two goals and ultimately won! Dušan Vlahović scored twice, having a fantastic day just like Šeško, while Francisco Conceicao made a decisive contribution. Benjamin Šeško, who had a great chance for a hat-trick in stoppage time but sent the ball straight at the goalkeeper, can at least console himself after this painful loss with the fact that he has already scored 6 goals in 8 matches this season. In the Champions League, he has found the net 3 times in two appearances. Benjamin Šeško is simply on fire! Very much on fire. Leipzig, however, is less so in the Champions League; this was already their second defeat…
Jan Oblak returned to Lisbon and played against his first club abroad. He signed for Benfica as a teenager after leaving Olimpija, and he truly shone in the Eagles’ goal, impressing the club for which he still plays today. The return to Portugal was undoubtedly an emotional event for the Slovenian captain, but it ended with his head held low. Benfica emerged victorious, celebrating with a resounding win. Jan Oblak conceded four goals as Atlético suffered a heavy defeat (0:4!). However, it could have been even worse if not for Oblak, who made six saves, four of which were from shots inside the penalty area…
In Klagenfurt, Sturm hosted Club Brugge, with the black-and-whites missing captain Jon Gorenc Stanković due to injury. Tomi Horvat started on the bench, alongside Jesenice defender Arjan Malić, who decided this week to represent Bosnia and Herzegovina instead of Slovenia. Malić did not get a chance to play, while Horvat entered the game in the 63rd minute, but the Belgians defeated the Austrians 1-0.
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Author: editorial Football Planet